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Man hunted over sex attack

Man hunted over sex attack

Police have released an efit of a man being hunted after a woman in her 50s was sexually assaulted in a city centre car park.

Benefits worker siphoned off cash in fraud

Benefits worker siphoned off cash in fraud

A benefits worker is now claiming benefits herself... after being caught diverting payments into her own account.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury supports right to die

Former Archbishop of Canterbury supports right to die

George Carey has pledged his support to the legalisation of assisted dying for the terminally ill, despite the current Archbishop's opposition.

One at a time, please: Workmen bungle play park sign

One at a time, please: Workmen bungle play park sign

Bungling workmen have failed a basic rule of grammar... leaving a new play park in the ownership of a single toddler.

Hospital hygiene report gives kitchens low marks

Hospital hygiene report gives kitchens low marks

Environmental health bosses say hospital patients are being served up meals from kitchens that are not up to scratch after an inspection.

Prolific burglar jailed

Prolific burglar jailed

A burglar who ransacked a house and stole more than £18,000 worth of items has been jailed for six years.

Tailbacks after three car crash

Tailbacks after three car crash

Three cars collided in a busy road today, causing traffic delays.

Justice for couple who 'forgot' £59k inheritance

Justice for couple who 'forgot' £59k inheritance

A couple of benefits cheats have avoided jail despite 'forgetting' an inheritance to claim £24,000 in handouts.

Loynes reunited with Ward brothers at Whitstable

Loynes reunited with Ward brothers at Whitstable

Whitstable Town have signed Tom Loynes after the midfielder changed his mind about leaving Sittingbourne.

Turner hoping for good opening test against Millwall

Turner hoping for good opening test against Millwall

Faversham Town boss Ray Turner hopes to see his side test themselves against a Millwall XI at Salters Lane on Saturday.

Unions unite in rally and march over pay and conditions

Unions unite in rally and march over pay and conditions

Workers from four unions will unite in Kent today as part of a rally and march over pay and conditions.

Clay delighted with Oregon call-up

Clay delighted with Oregon call-up

Invicta East Kent AC star Bobby Clay will compete for Great Britain in the IAAF World Junior Championships in Oregon.

Two Co-Op stores raided by hooded thieves

Two Co-Op stores raided by hooded thieves

Two Co-Operative Food stores in Sturry and Herne Bay have been targeted by hooded cigarette thieves

Stores targeted in major crackdown on 'lethal highs'

Stores targeted in major crackdown on 'lethal highs'

Shops across the county were today raided by trading standards officers and police as part of the fight against legally sold drugs that can kill.

Ambitious plans for city landmark revealed

Ambitious plans for city landmark revealed

A former city jail will be transformed into a restaurant, bar, business hub and museum as part of ambitious plans to bring the landmark back into use.

'Date rape drug victim' carried unconscious from bar

'Date rape drug victim' carried unconscious from bar

A woman whose drink was reportedly spiked with a date-rape drug collapsed at a bar and was rushed to hospital suffering hallucinations and paralysis.

Students' fears as sexual health clinic faces closure

Students' fears as sexual health clinic faces closure

A petition has been launched amid fears thousands of students will fail to get treated for sexually-transmitted diseases if a clinic closes.

Westgate Towers bid accepted by City Council

Westgate Towers bid accepted by City Council

Canterbury City Council approved a bid by company One Pound Lane Ltd to transform the space at the Westgate Towers and former Kent music school

Crews called to double blaze in woods

Crews called to double blaze in woods

Firefighters have been tackling two fires in woodland this afternoon.

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